An Apple TV 4K release appears to be imminent. While Apple has not yet officially announced a launch date for the next-generation Apple TV 4K, recent updates to the company’s support documentation suggest that a release could be just around the corner. The current Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) was released in 2022 and is powered by the A15 Bionic chip. Rumors suggest the upcoming Apple TV 4K will feature Siri and Apple Intelligence capabilities and may be equipped with the A19 or A19 Pro chip. The Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is likely to launch alongside a new HomePod.
Apple Support Page Hints at New Apple TV 4K Model
An Apple support page regarding Lossless Audio playback via Apple Music hints at the arrival of a new Apple TV 4K. First spotted by MacRumors, the updated support page states under the section “Requirements for playing Hi-Res Lossless Audio”: “Hi-Res Lossless Audio is only available on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation or later).”
The 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K is currently the latest model on the market. Therefore, the reference to a newer model points to an upcoming Apple TV 4K, which is rumored to launch officially in October.
However, this does not confirm the release of a fourth-generation model. Apple may have updated the document to account for future hardware, so this information should be treated with caution.
Rumors regarding the next-generation Apple TV have been circulating for some time. Recently, an image alleged to be the unreleased Apple TV 4K surfaced online, showing a design identical to the previous model. The new unit likely features a compact, black, square-shaped chassis with rounded corners.
The upcoming Apple TV 4K is expected to be powered by the A19 or A19 Pro chip and come with a redesigned Siri Remote. It may feature 8GB or 12GB of RAM and is rumored to include Apple Intelligence and Siri AI capabilities. Additionally, it will likely utilize Apple’s proprietary N1 wireless chip and is expected to support Wi-Fi 7.
The third-generation Apple TV 4K was released in October 2022; the base model, priced at ₹14,900, features 64GB of storage, Wi-Fi connectivity, and is powered by Apple’s own Bionic chip. The new Apple TV 4K is expected to launch alongside a new HomePod mini.